Public Health Madison & Dane County

Community Resources

Need help finding other resources? United Way of Dane County has a 24 hour helpline. Call 211 anytime.

A printer-friendly brochure of this page is also available in English and Spanish.

Mental Health Services

This flow chart can help if you're not sure what types of local resources you need.

988 Lifeline24/7 support for people in crisis, including suicidal and emotional distress. Call or text 988.
Behavioral Health Resource CenterInformation and referrals for mental health and substance use.
Journey Mental Health CenterMental health and substance use services.
DAISDomestic violence support. 
NAMI Dane CountySupport for individuals and families with mental illness. Check out their list of warmlines (for non-crisis support). 
Comprehensive Community ServicesFor those with MA and a mental health and/or substance use issue needing rehab services.
Crisis Text LineConnect with a volunteer crisis counselor.
The Rainbow ProjectHelp for parents with children who have behavioral or emotional challenges.
Safe CommunitiesSupport for individuals around suicide prevention and drug abuse.
Focused Interruption Evidence-based intervention and prevention services to people impacted by gun violence.

Substance Use
Behavioral Health Resource CenterInformation and referrals for mental health and substance use.
Journey Mental Health CenterMental health and substance use services
Comprehensive Community ServicesFor those with MA and a mental health and/or substance use issue needing rehab services.
Safe CommunitiesSupport for individuals around suicide prevention and drug use.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous (Badgerland Area)

Support for people with alcohol and narcotics dependency issues.
First BreathFree program to help all people quit smoking.

Food Assistance
FoodShare HelplineLearn if you are eligible for FoodShare benefits. 1-877-366-3635
FoodShare ProgramHelp to buy food at grocery stores.
Madison and Dane County Food Resource GuideEnglish and Spanish.
WIC ProgramWomen, Infants, & Children nutrition program. 

Housing and Utilities
CAC Housing Resource DeskInformation and referrals to community housing resources & help finding housing.
Tenant Resource CenterHousing counseling, mediation services, and information on community resources. 
Energy/Utility AssistanceHelp with heating/electric costs and energy crisis. 
Housing Navigation ServicesHelp with housing applications, guidance, and planning. 
Homeless Services Consortium of Dane CountyFor those experiencing homeless or in danger of losing housing.
Project HomeHome repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy/weatherization improvements.
Home EnergyWisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP).
Assurance WirelessFree cell phone with minutes and texting for low income households who qualify. 
LifelineDiscounted phone and internet services for low income families.

Health Care
Public Health Madison & Dane CountyImmunizations, pregnancy nursing services, sexual health clinic, breast & cervical cancer screening program. Check website for eligibility.
Access Community Health CentersMedical, dental, and behavioral health care & affiliated pharmacy. Accepts insurance and BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid; provides lower cost care for those without insurance.
Planned ParenthoodAffordable all-options reproductive and women’s health  care. Accepts BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid.
MEDiC Southside ClinicMedical clinic by UW School of Medicine for uninsured and uninsured adults. Services free, appointment only.
Madison Street MedicineMedical and housing services for people experiencing homelessness
St. Vincent Charitable PharmacyFree prescription fills for low-income, uninsured adults.
Perry Family Free ClinicHealth care for uninsured and under-insured Black men.

Dental
Access Community Health CenterDental care for adults and children. Accepts insurance, BadgerCare/Medicaid, and lower cost for uninsured.
Familia DentalAccepts Medicaid and offers lower cost care if uninsured.
Madison College Dental Hygiene ClinicPreventive dental care for adults and children, by dental hygiene students. Cost: $40.
More Smiles WisconsinRange of dental services for uninsured, Medicaid, and BadgerCare populations.
Bridging Brighter SmilesSchool-based preventative dental care throughout Wisconsin.
Bright DentalAccepts medicaid. Cash discount plan for people without insurance. 
Affordable Dental Care, Inc.General dental care for uninsured and underinsured people at about 50% the cost of a typical dental office.

Health Insurance
BadgerCare supportHelp applying for benefits including BadgerCare.
Marketplace plansHealth insurance plans for those not eligible for BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, or Medicare.
Covering WisconsinHealth coverage navigation for people to get health insurance and other programs.

Parents & Children
4C’sHelps find safe and accredited child care. 
Respite CenterProvides 24 hour emergency child care in a crisis, and planned care when looking for work, housing, or if you need a break.
Parental Stress LineConfidential listening support to parents 24 hours/day over the phone.
Bereaved Parents of Madison IncSupport for families after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.
RISEProvides parenting support, home visiting, and information.
Babies & Beyond24 hour helpline with a variety of services. Does not refer to abortion services. Sharing Center has a variety of items including free, new pack n plays.
Project BabiesProvides portable bassinets, baby clothing, diapers, wipes, and other items.
Village Diaper BankLearn where you can get free diapers. (We offer diapers through our Perinatal Care Coordination and Nurse-Family Partnership programs.)
Birth to 3 ProgramDevelopmental screening and support for children ages 0-3.
Early ChildhoodScreening and special education for children ages 3-5 in Madison School District.
Head Start/Early Head StartParenting support and preschool education for families.
Safe Kids Madison AreaChild injury prevention including education, low cost car seats, and other safety items.

Breastfeeding

Download a copy of these resources in English and Spanish. 

Community-Based Organizations

African American Breastfeeding Alliance (AABA)Provides support, individual consultation, and resources.
La Leche LeagueProvides support over the phone and through groups.
Harambee Village DoulasCommunity-based doulas provide pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, and postpartum support.
Roots4Change Cooperative (Raíces para el Cambio)Owned by Latina/Indigenous community-based doulas. Community-based doulas provide pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding support in-person and virtually.
Today Not Tomorrow Family Resource CenterProvides pregnancy and breastfeeding education & support.

Additional Support

SSM Health -  St. Mary’s HospitalBreastfeeding helpline: 608-258-6474 or 1-800-336-6650
Lactation Services: (608) 250-1571
Free breastfeeding class information: (608) 512-4001
UnityPoint Health - Meriter HospitalProvides breastfeeding classes (free and some fee). Breastfeeding warm line: 608-417-6547 or 1-800-261-4449
WIC Breastfeeding Peer CounselorsProvides breastfeeding support for WIC clients. Call 608-267-1111.
Madison Area Donor Milk Alliance, Inc.Donate milk and get free donor milk—milk donors have been tested.

Legal and Immigration Services
Catholic Multicultural CenterImmigration legal services
Centro Hispano      Immigration Services Program, with cost. 
Community Immigration Law CenterImmigration legal services, reduced fee and free.
Dane County Immigration AffairsHelp navigating immigration journey
Neighborhood HouseEvery other month, free legal aid clinic
RISE Law CenterFamily and immigration law.
Wisconsin Law School Immigrant Justice ClinicLegal services including rental housing, employment, and public benefits law.
Trans Law Help WisconsinProvides information, resources, and advice to trans and nonbinary folks about their legal rights in WI and beyond

Aging & Disability
Aging & Disability Resource CenterResources and support related to aging or living with a disability.
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